‘I can’t believe my child won’t be here’ – fire victim’s mother
Shelley Sykes’ son Rory, who had cerebral palsy and had difficulty moving, chose not to follow the evacuation order. Source link
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Oliviero Toscani, Benetton’s shock photographer, dies at 82
Reuters Fashion photographer Oliviero Toscani, known for shocking advertising campaigns for Italian clothing brand Benetton, has died at the age of 82, his family has confirmed. The brand’s former art director revealed that he had been suffering from amyloidosis, a…
‘My father should die in prison’
Caroline Darian: “He should die in prison. He is a dangerous man.” Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse It was 8:25 p.m. on a Monday night in November 2020 when Caroline Darian received the call that changed everything.…
Biden and Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire talks as momentum builds
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone – Biden’s last week in office – as momentum builds towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Israel and Hamas are seen as making progress, but…
Nigerian Army Kills 16 Civilians in Zamfara Airstrike ‘Mistake’
At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state have been killed in a military airstrike, apparently after they were mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media that the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending…
Four ways this saga could go
Getty Images Donald Trump’s son Donald Jr recently visited Greenland In recent weeks, US President-elect Donald Trump has shown renewed interest in taking control of Greenland, Denmark’s largely autonomous territory in the Arctic and the world’s largest island. He first…
A Dalit woman in India claims that she was raped by 64 men over the course of five years
An 18-year-old Dalit girl from the southern Indian state of Kerala has accused 64 men of sexually abusing her since she was 13. The police have so far arrested 28 people in connection with this case – the men are…
Pearls, an electric saw and a toy lawnmower: What the survivors of the LA fires came back with
Residents of LA’s Altadena neighborhood sift through the rubble after fires destroyed their homes. Source link
Suspended Chairman Yoon gets a raise
Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will receive an annual raise despite being impeached for briefly imposing a state of emergency in the country, the government said. Yoon’s salary will rise 3% to 262.6 million won ($179,000; £147,000), in…
Locals use TikTok to raise donations for LA fire victims
A street vendor and volunteers have harnessed the power of social media to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Jimmy Medina Jr said the TikTok live stream prompted generous donations that allowed him to buy supplies and feed…